| Newark | Sunnyvale | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 189.20 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 3.40 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 36.67 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |